Infraplus Consulting was appointed by BIO S.A. to prepare pre-feasibility reports for banana processing plants in Senegal. The project aimed at evaluating the banana value chain, from raw material availability to market potential. Infraplus conducted a detailed analysis of smallholder farmers, supply chains, processing centers, and the overall industry landscape to inform the plant's feasibility.

The assignment involved assessing the global and regional production of bananas, identifying key stakeholders like farmers, cooperatives, and traders, and evaluating investment requirements, including capital costs, plant layout, and profitability analysis. The final report provided an economic analysis and a detailed project report for the banana processing industry in Senegal.

Scope of Work:

1. Value Chain & Supply Chain Analysis:
- Assessment of raw material availability and banana supply chains, including small-scale farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, and traders
- Evaluation of field collection centers, primary processing centers, warehouses, cold storage, and market linkages
- Global and regional production analysis: Current production levels and future consumption projections
2. Market Potential & Demand Analysis:
- Market position assessment for banana processing in Senegal
- Expected future market demand and potential growth for banana products
- Integration of smallholder farmers into the market approach, ensuring backward and forward linkages for processing and distribution
3. Process & Plant Design:
- Manufacturing process design, including process flow diagrams and plant layout
- Evaluation of the plant's capital investment, including land development, civil works, and plant machinery requirements
4. Economic Feasibility & Profitability:
- Detailed project economics and profitability analysis, including cost structures, revenue potential, and financial projections
- Industry overview and sector analysis to assess overall project viability
- Preparation of a comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR)

Deliverables:

Value Chain and Supply Chain Analysis for banana production
Market Demand Report and market potential analysis
Process flow diagram and plant layout designs
Capital investment breakdown, including land, civil works, and machinery costs
Economic feasibility report and profitability analysis
Detailed Project Report (DPR) covering all aspects of the proposed plant

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